Retro computing club
Keep old technology alive.
A club for people who love old technology: the machines, the history, and the people who keep both alive.
We’re based in Anoka County and the north metro, and we’re just getting started. Join the Discord, say hello, and help build something real.
What we’re for
Old machines, still working.
North Retro is for anyone who cares about older technology: collectors, tinkerers, restorers, developers writing software for machines decades old, and people who just love hearing the stories behind them. If you’re into anything from the earliest computers up through roughly the 2010s, you’re in the right place. We’re not strict about the cutoff.
We exist to do four things: keep old hardware and software useful, teach people about the history behind it, keep it out of the landfill, and build a real community around all of it, not just a feed to scroll.
Who’s behind this
The board is still being built.
Here’s what we’re looking for. None of these are filled yet.
Docent
Leads demos and show-and-tell. The person who lights up explaining how something works.
Open, say so in Discord
Quartermaster
Handles event logistics once we’re meeting in person: space, setup, and the details that make gatherings run smoothly.
Open, say so in Discord
Ombudsman
The person people go to when something’s wrong. Handles conflicts, enforces the code of conduct, and has the authority to step in immediately when it matters.
Open, say so in Discord
Membership is free
Join the North Retro roster.
Use the short membership form to add yourself to the private club roster, then join the conversation on Discord. The roster is managed in CiviCRM and gives us one reliable place to keep member records as the club grows. Adults 18 and up.